A.O. Smith Voltex 120V 80 Gal vs Rheem ProTerra 80 Gal

Last updated: October 21, 2026

The Rheem ProTerra 80 Gal is the better heat pump water heater overall, rated 3.7 to 2.9. The Rheem ProTerra 80 Gal leads on efficiency. The A.O. Smith Voltex 120V 80 Gal wins on hot water. The Rheem ProTerra 80 Gal costs $599 less ($2,499 vs $3,098).

A.O. Smith Voltex 120V 80 Gal vs Rheem ProTerra 80 Gal

Prices were last checked October 21, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.

Which should you buy?

Scores side by side

Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 80 gallon heat pump water heater; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.

Factor weightRheem ProTerra 80 GalA.O. Smith Voltex 120V 80 Gal
Overall rating3.7/52.9/5
Efficiency 35%76 4.07 UEF0 3.00 UEF
Hot water 20%48 87 gallons in the first hour72 93 gallons in the first hour
Warranty 20%75 10-year tank, 10-year parts, 1-year labor75 10-year tank, 10-year parts, 1-year labor
Cold rooms 15%32 heat pump runs down to 37 °F room air32 heat pump runs down to 37 °F room air
Noise 10%69 45 dB(A)69 45 dB(A)

Specifications

Rheem ProTerra 80 GalA.O. Smith Voltex 120V 80 Gal
Ratings (ENERGY STAR)
Size (nominal)80 gal80 gal
Tank volume (measured)72 gal82 gal
Uniform Energy Factor4.073.00
First-hour rating87 gal93 gal
Draw patternHighHigh
Yearly energy use1,213 kWh1,654 kWh
Heat pump cut-off (low)37 °F37 °F
Sound level45 dB(A)45 dB(A)
ENERGY STAR ID35542472546244
Installation
Power240 VPlug-in 120 V
Circuit30 A, 208/240 VShared 15 A circuit
Backup element4,500 W900 W
Operating air range37 to 145 °F37 to 120 °F
Minimum room size700 cu ft450 cu ft
Size74.2 in tall, 24.3 in across92 in tall, 27 in across
Weight261 lb307 lb
RefrigerantR-134aR-513A
Features
Wi-FiBuilt inBuilt in
AppEcoNetA. O. Smith (iCOMM)
Demand response port (CTA-2045)YesYes
Leak detectionNoYes
ModesEnergy Saver, Heat Pump, High Demand, Electric, VacationHeat Pump, Electric, Vacation
Warranty and models
Warranty10 yr tank, 10 yr parts, 1 yr labor10 yr tank, 10 yr parts, 1 yr labor
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Released2024-062023-07